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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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Heat advisories end today. But come Saturday, another excessive heat watch for the valleys kicks in.
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It’s one way the state uses cap-and-trade money.
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As another heat wave hits, LADWP hosts last free portable A/C giveaway event of the year.
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City officials are also looking for young people’s art designs that could be displayed on the sides of the new bot.
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Residents affected by the landslide are also now eligible for a $10,000 financial grant to help address damage and lack of utilities.
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Gusty winds and high temps could elevate fire weather conditions.
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The agreement with the EPA is part of a broader cleanup effort to boost L.A.’s local water supply.
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An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair.
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Residents have been forced to decide whether to move or stay as an unrelenting landside forces power and gas shutoffs.
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Excessive heat warnings kick in for some L.A. County valleys and the Inland Empire.
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The slowdown comes as the governor lauds his record as tough on oil companies. His administration requested several more years to force companies to detect and fix leaks.
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The Line Fire has burned over 43,000 acres and is 76% contained.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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Firefighting efforts got a leg up Tuesday from weaker than predicted winds — but harsh fire conditions are still in the forecast.
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"People have lost everything," says FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. More than 24,000 have already applied for assistance from FEMA, but Criswell says that number is certain to rise.Listen 4:41
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In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at knocking down urban wildfires. But in the extreme conditions lately, experts say little can be done even to slow these modern fires.Listen 3:52
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With fire danger still high, authorities implore you to follow evacuation orders. Lives are at stakeHeroic rescues. Heartbreaking tragedies. And no need for many of them, emergency response leaders say.
